Scope
Reference
P509
Description
The Council is intending to undertake a procurement exercise for provision of an AQS accredited service to provide universal information and advice to the citizens of Barnsley and a dedicated British Sign Language provision for the deaf community. In order to help inform such an exercise, the Council in undertaking this pre-market engagement stage to explore what is available and seek feedback and guidance from the supply market. Please note that the contract dates within this notice are only estimates and there is no guarantee that the Council will go out to market following the market engagement event. The Council wish to invite all interested providers to an initial briefing and discussion session where further information will be shared. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. Subsequently, the Council may consider distributing a questionnaire to gather more detailed feedback from the market. The session will be on: Thursday 10th April at 11:00am If you wish to attend the briefing session Appendix 1- Request for Contact Details must be submitted through YORtender through the messaging portal before 9th April 2025, 12 Noon to allow an invite to be sent for the briefing session.
Total value (estimated)
- £350,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 April 2025
Engagement process description
Pre-Market Briefing Event
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 April 2025
Contracting authority
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYHH-2597-YVZG
Town Hall
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
S70 2TA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Katie Tomlinson
Telephone: +44 0126000000
Email: katietomlinson@barnsley.gov.uk
Website: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government